Living a healthy lifestyle, although beneficial and fulfilling, may also be both difficult and expensive. With all the diet programs out there, some often ask for food or materials that may burn a hole in the pocket. For example the juicing and smoothie fads brought on the necessity for high-powered blenders/food processors that can turn pulps and seeds into good, nutritious and easy to drink purees. One of my favorite blender that perfect with my high activities is a bullet blender.

What are bullet blenders?

Bullet blenders are compact blenders. The blender’s blending cups are often shaped like a bullet, hence the name. This type of blender is marketed as a space-saving appliance as it is relatively smaller than normal blenders and significantly smaller than food processors. Bullet blenders work the same way as regular blenders with blades being the primary element for crushing, pureeing and blending of foods and sometimes liquids too.

Things to consider when choosing a bullet blender

The bullet blender market offers a wide array of choices. Being bombarded with so many products claiming to be the best at what they do, it is easy to get lost and confused about which bullet blender would really fit a buyer’s needs and budget.

Generally, there are four things a buyer should consider when choosing a bullet blender: (1) purpose of use, (2) price, (3) quality of output and (4) wattage/power.

First, buyers must consider for what purpose would they use a bullet blender. Is it for a juicing business? Does it need to be portable? Will it be used for just low-key, at-home blending?

Second, is the price. Most bullet blenders retail at $40 to a few hundred dollars depending on the wattage and add-ons. Are you only looking for trying out bullet blenders and is not willing to spend too much money? Or are you looking for an investment as you plan on incorporating juicing to your health plan?

Third, is the quality of the output. Different blenders (at different price points and wattage) produce different consistencies of purees and smoothies.

The last criterion is related to the third as the higher the wattage of the blender is, the finer the purees it will make.

To follow is a list of bullet blenders with short reviews and sum up of specifications to serve as a mini-guide to those out there still groping about which brand of bullet blender to purchase.

4. Vitamix S30

Perfect for: Juice bars selling purees. This will definitely get the job done. The Vitamix S30 is also perfect for those who want to incorporate blended food into their long-term diets and are willing to invest a huge amount of money.

Overall Overview

Different needs and monetary capacities entail different bullet blender choices. These are just some of the best out there in the market but the guide tries to give a diverse overview of what are available. The favorite chosen by me and some other customer is either Ninja Bullet or Nutribullet they compete so tightly and proved to provide best performance in bullet blender market.

In other side, there are bullet blenders for about every possible need a person might have for their diet programs or just for everyday use. You can also refer to this website to get some more information regarding other bullet blenders review. At least for now that you have an idea of criteria to assess the kind of blender you need, it’s time to go out there, get one and start a healthy and well-blended lifestyle.

Smoothies have always been popular in the health world as both a treat and a healthy alternative to decadent cold drinks. But health enthusiasts looking for a way to detoxify or loss weight take smoothie-drinking to the next level in the form of the Green Smoothie Diet.

In a nutshell, the Green Smoothie Diet is a low calorie health program wherein a smoothie composed of leafy green vegetables is primarily consumed during the span of 3-day, 10-day or 30-day cleanses. Other healthy unprocessed foods are also incorporated in the program as supplement for the lack of other food groups. The diet has been lauded for its power in jump starting weight loss and is a recommended prelude cleanse for those looking to lose large amounts of excess weight.

Aside from aiding in weight loss, the Green Smoothie Diet also boasts other benefits especially in the health and wellness department.

Green smoothies are rich in dietary fiber which helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Book guides to the Green Smoothie Diet also lists allergies, constipation, insomnia, and yeast infections as ailments the diet prevents. Being rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, green smoothies, aid in defending the body against diseases and help in the absorption of essential nutrients that the body needs.

Not to mention is the practicality of the Green Smoothie Diet. In general, smoothies are very easy and fast to prepare. Thus, the Green Smoothie Diet is perfect for people who don’t have much time to cook or prepare healthy but complicated meals. Bullet blenders will do most of the work leaving the person with simple chopping and leisurely drinking. Smoothies are also a great way to ingest many fruits and vegetables faster and easier especially for those who don’t like the taste of vegetables.

How it’s done

In this diet, leafy greens such as kale and lettuce are pureed in a high power food blender to produce ‘whole food drinks’ in replacement of normal full, solid meals. Some recommend darker leaf vegetables such as parsley, arugula and spinach among many others for a more nutrient-packed drink. Sweet fruits may also be added to mask the bitter taste of the green smoothie.

People on the Green Smoothie Diet are also encouraged to consume other solid foods to eat with the smoothie as long as they are unprocessed.

The amount and frequency of intake depends on the program that a person chooses. A quarter of a gallon of green smoothie is usually enough to see results eventually. A person may also choose between a full cleanse or a modified cleanse.

A full cleanse entails having three green smoothie meals a day for a 10-day program together with light snacks and tea. People claim to lose around 10-15 pounds on this program. However, a full cleanse program should only be done for less than two weeks and should not be taken as a long-term weight loss diet plan as it may cause damage to the person’s health.

Meanwhile, the moderate cleanse does not promise a weight loss as drastic as the full cleanse. Drinking two smoothie meals a day together with eating one full but healthy meal with tea usually leads to a weight loss of five to 10 pounds after a 10-day program. The moderate cleanse is perfect for those looking to detoxify their bodies for health purposes or in preparation for other weight loss programs.

Another important component of the Green Smoothie Diet is a high-powered blender or bullet blender. A good blender is vital to the cleanse as fibrous bits of vegetables and fruits should be pureed to produce smooth and easy to swallow drinks. Bullet blenders retail at around USD30 up to a few hundred US dollars.

When the Green Smoothie Diet may not be for you

With all the benefits and pros that come with the Green Smoothie Diet, there are also disadvantages.

For starters, it is not new knowledge that healthy foods and organically grown produce are not cheap. Added to that is the cost of buying a good bullet blender to sustain this kind of diet.

Some people might also find it hard to do this new and restrictive diet especially if they are used to eating a variety of food. Some even experience temporary fatigue and occasional headaches after undergoing the diet.

There is also the danger of possible nutrient deficiency for those trying out the Green Smoothie Diet. Such kind of raw vegan diet may cause deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc,protein, and selenium if not carefully planned. People with diabetes and hypoglycemia are not encouraged to try the Green Smoothie Diet.

Lastly, the Green Smoothie Diet is not programmed by a dietician or nutritionist so people must be cautious in trying it.

There we have it: every basic thing to know about the Green Smoothie Diet. Again, the Green Smoothie Diet is not meant for a long-term health program although drinking green smoothies may be incorporated in a person’s lifestyle for years. I hope that seeing the pros and cons together should help in deciding whether this diet is worth a try.